Garmin Fenix 8 series smartwatches were launched in India on Wednesday. The lineup includes watches with AMOLED and solar charging displays. They are available in sizes up to 51mm and are claimed to offer up to 48 days of battery life. The smartwatch gets a military-grade build with thermal, shock, and water resistance. They offer GPS connectivity and are equipped with sport-specific workout modes and health-tracking features. The Garmin Fenix 8 smartwatch is meant for athletes and adventure enthusiasts.
garmin fenix 8 series price in india
Garmin Fenix 8 Series price in India starts at Rs. 86,900 and is available for purchase via the Garmin India website and select offline retail stores. Smartwatches come with a two-year warranty.
Specifications, features of Garmin Fenix 8 series
The Garmin Fenix 8 series includes the Fenix 8 Solar and Fenix 8 AMOLED smartwatches. The solar charging model is offered in sizes of 47mm and 51mm, while the AMOLED variant comes in three options – 43mm, 47mm and 51mm. They feature a 1.4-inch circular display with a resolution of up to 454 x 454 pixels.
The Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED is offered in stainless steel or titanium bezel options with Corning Gorilla Glass or sapphire crystal display protection. The Fenix 8 Solar, on the other hand, has a titanium bezel and a sapphire panel that helps convert sunlight into battery power. Both models have metal rear covers and fiber-reinforced polymer cases with silicone straps. They come with military-grade ratings for thermal, shock, and water resistance. The company says the watches are equipped with leak-proof metal buttons and sensor guards to protect essential sensors.
The Garmin Fenix 8 series gets inbuilt speakers and microphones that allow users to make phone calls directly when paired with a smartphone. All variants are compatible with both iOS and Android handsets. Even without a connected phone and with an active Internet connection, they can be used for some voice commands. The watches are also equipped with a flashlight, which supports red light and strobe modes as well as different intensities of brightness.
Connectivity options on the Garmin Fenix 8 Series include GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and ANT+. Users can use the Topo Active feature to access several pre-loaded maps of golf courses and ski resorts around the world. They can use some navigation tools without internet connectivity with the smartwatch.
The Garmin Fenix 8 Series smartwatches are equipped with sports-specific features including support for 40-meter diving. They come with GPS-based PacePro for pace guidance and ClimbPro for climbing-related metrics, among other dedicated trackers. Users can get free Garmin Coach plans with these watches for customized training and exercise plans. The watches have a BodyBattery feature that helps users determine their health and wellness levels. They also support health tracking sensors like heart rate and pulse monitors.
The 51mm Garmin Fenix 8 Solar is claimed to offer up to 48 days of battery life depending on usage. Meanwhile, the 51mm Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED is said to offer up to 29 days of usage time. Including the straps, the titanium version of the AMOLED version weighs 92 grams, while the stainless steel option weighs 102 grams, and the solar version weighs 95 grams.
